Trauma Support Providers

Professional Biography

Zipporah Oliver O.A.M. is a registered psychologist in private practice and has been a full member of the APS for 24 years. She is committed to applying her skills to enable clients to achieve optimal outcomes. Zipporah utilises an eclectic approach drawing from her extensive training in Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Family Therapy, Couples Counselling and Solution-Focused Therapies. Zipporah’s personal dedication to integrity and her lifetime commitment to helping people with life challenges led to her being awarded one of the few double citations for the Order Of Australia in 2006. Zipporah holds the Order Of Australia for her honorary work in disability, and for her broad-spectrum community service. Zipporah has an ongoing commitment to her professional development and standard of practice. Zipporah regularly works with clients dealing with complex trauma.

Some of Zipporah's relevant qualifications in trauma support include:

• Therapist to survivors of sexual abuse in institutions, and their families
• Therapist to staff working in institutions
• Regular peer supervision around cases of sexual abuse in institutions
• Ongoing participation in training and workshops regarding trauma
• Attended the 2017 International Conference on Trauma in Jerusalem, and the Royal Commission into sexual abuse in institutions
• Recipient of the Order of Australia in 2006 for exceptional contribution in disability and broad spectrum community services

Sexual abuse within institutions is a complex and far-reaching area, which for too long has been shrouded in secrecy. The Redress Scheme looks to addressing this dark chapter. Zipporah is committed to working to support survivors in their journey.

Client Types

• Adolescent
• Adult
• Couple